Plainview held its regular Planning Commission meeting followed by the Board of Aldermen meeting last month. Much of the discussion in both meetings centered around property concerns and associated fees. The board revisited the building permit fees and asked Stewart Skeen to further investigate the previous action on manufactured homes and double wide trailers. Skeen is checking on any state requirements for permits and inspections.
He also reported three violations to Ordinance 38.1 that speaks to upkeep of property. A group of citizens registered concerns about loud music, gun shots and fireworks occurring from after midnight to the early morning hours during the work week. Citizens requested that a noise ordinance be considered.
Chief Crider said that he could check on what measures could be taken. Vice Mayor Phillips stated that a noise ordinance would be difficult to enforce. But Chief Crider will investigate and check on a possible solution.
Becky Munsey, a Plainview resident, asked that Ordinance 8 be reviewed to consider a second dwelling on at least one acre of property without subdividing the property if the dwelling was a maximum of 40 percent of the main dwelling in order for the owner to downsize or have a caregiver on the property. The ordinances are being codified by MTAS and Mayor Beeler assured her that the idea would be discussed and action taken when feasible.
Another topic was the ARPA Sewer Grant. Plainview has paid the engineering fees of $32,260 and bids to upgrade the Luttrell sewer system should be let soon. Evan Sanders was also paid an administrative fee of $1,000 for his work on the Community Development Grant.
Under reports, Police Chief Kenny Crider reported 51 calls, 1 wreck with injury, 2 wrecks with no injuries, 19 traffic stops, and 8 citations.
Fire Chief Brad Woods noted 88 calls through 2024 and cautioned that beginning October 15 and continuing until May 15, property owners would need a burn permit. He explained that burning on private property must be only organic brush material. Burning garbage or trash is an illegal burn regulated by the state, and fire departments must extinguish illegal burns if notified. Vice Mayor Phillips announced that paving on Corryton Road and Wolfe Road would be done this fiscal year.
Ordinance 162, which sets the term limits for planning commission, passed on second reading.
The next Plainview meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. on October 8.